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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.45, 387.63 and 150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.45, 387.63 and 150.18 is: 225.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.45 : 387.63 = 150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.45/387.63 = 150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.45x = 387.63 × 150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.45x = 58,214.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,214.27/258.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.24

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